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New Scientist Colab Podcasts

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18 episodes

Podcasts for the insatiably curious, produced by New Scientist in collaboration with carefully selected external parties. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

  1. Inside the science of making medicines pure

    · 45 min

    Show Notes 💬 Artificial intelligence and big data are flooding discovery pipelines with high-potential drug candidates, but this rapid innovation has triggered significant challenges. Simply put, our capability to…

  2. Discover how the science of healthspan helps keep pets thriving for longer

    · 41 min

    💬 The longevity space isn’t just for humans. Science is uncovering new ways to keep our pets healthier for longer too. New research is finally uncovering why our dogs and cats slow down with age - and how we can slow…

  3. What lies beneath? The new era of Earth imaging

    · 33 min

    💬 Over the last decade, advances in subsurface imaging have meant we’re able to see deep within our planet with unfathomable detail - pinpointing vast geological structures beneath our oceans with unprecedented…

  4. The future of Humanity, decoded in London

    · 31 min

    About this episode SXSW London is the preeminent forum for the new ideas and leading thinkers who are sculpting the future. In this episode, we talk to Kat Sherling, head of conference at the event to explore the…

  5. How UK and Spanish scientists are reimagining the future of green pharma

    · 28 min

    The production of medicines is a high-stakes industry where efficiency and environmental impact often collide. Given that the pharmaceutical industry is one of society’s biggest polluters, solving this challenge…

  6. Discover Vanguard, the future of ocean research

    · 30 min

    Imagine humans one day living and working on the ocean floor. Aquanauts in subsea habitats, surrounded by ocean creatures, discovering new secrets about our planet. This might sound like science fiction, but DEEP is…

  7. Inside the UK’s Energy Revolution

    · 33 min

    The UK’s energy system is undergoing a quiet revolution. As we move away from fossil fuels towards a cleaner, more flexible, and electrified future, Octopus Energy is helping to turn the traditional power grid on its…

  8. A world without dementia? The science and hope ahead

    · 35 min

    Dementia is the UK’s leading cause of death, and one in three people born today will develop it in their lifetime. With numbers steadily rising, the need for effective treatments and improved dementia diagnosis is more…

  9. How Vertex Pharmaceuticals is revolutionising drug discovery

    · 19 min

    What does it take to tackle the world’s most complex diseases? For David Price, head of the Vertex Pharmaceuticals Oxford Research site, the motivation is deeply personal. In this podcast from New Scientist CoLab,…

  10. Women in Science Episode 4: Inside the world of nuclear test monitoring

    · 35 min

    Meet a woman who works at the frontlines of global nuclear monitoring. In this special series of New Scientist CoLab interviews, where we spotlight exceptional women driving progress in science, technology,…

  11. Women in Science Episode 3: From the classroom to global defence leader

    · 32 min

    Hear an inspiring story of career transformation, leadership, and purpose-driven science. In this special series of New Scientist CoLab interviews, we spotlight exceptional women driving progress in science,…

  12. Women In Science Episode 1 : The engineer behind the UK’s nuclear deterrent

    · 27 min

    A rare behind-the-scenes look at what it means to lead critical engineering work in one of the most secure and technologically advanced environments in the country. In this special series of New Scientist CoLab…

  13. Women in Science Episode 2: Challenges of developing a nuclear warhead

    · 35 min

    Uncover 20 years of experience working in hydrodynamics, radiography and groundbreaking nuclear threat reduction projects. In this special series of New Scientist CoLab interviews, we spotlight exceptional women…

  14. Integrating Scientific Innovation and Health Equity

    · 17 min

    For more than 35 years, Gilead has been a leading innovator in the field of HIV, driving advances in treatment, prevention and cure research. These advances have transformed the outlook for people affected by HIV…

  15. Industrial AI and the sustainability revolution - with Pina Schlombs from Siemens

    · 30 min

    Artificial Intelligence is revolutionising manufacturing and transforming the industrial world. From solving challenges thought unsolvable, to improving efficiency and sustainability, AI is a new type of industrial…

  16. Transforming clinical trials: Episode 3

    · 20 min

    As the UK transforms its ecosystem for clinical trials, the regulatory landscape is undergoing its biggest change in 20 years. In this third episode of this free New Scientist podcast, we meet Dr Melanie Ivarsson, from…

  17. Transforming clinical trials: Episode 2

    · 18 min

    As the UK transforms its ecosystem for clinical trials, the regulatory landscape is undergoing its biggest change in 20 years. In this free New Scientist podcast, we meet Professor Andrea Manfrin whose team is…

  18. Transforming clinical trials: Episode 1

    · 30 min

    The UK has long been a world leader for clinical trials and life sciences research. But after losing ground post-COVID and post-Brexit, the country has begun to rethink the landscape for clinical trials. In this free…

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